Library in Circulation – Student Book Swap in Radlin
On June 4, 2025, the courtyard of Primary School No. 1 named after Adam Mickiewicz in Radlin became the setting for a special event celebrating the Silesian Green Week of the European Union. Under the slogan “Library in Circulation – Student Book Swap”, students and teachers came together to promote sustainability through reading. The event was hosted by Maria Cieślik, eco-manager of the Radlin Municipality, and was held under the patronage of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. It was also officially recognized as a Partner Event of the EU Green Week.
Books in motion – with purpose and heart
In the shade of chestnut trees, students brought books they had already read and exchanged them for new titles. The event drew many young readers who eagerly shared their favorite books, giving them a second life. The initiative applied circular economy principles to culture, proving that literature can also circulate and be reused without the need for constant consumption.
Older students played an active role by reading ecological stories to their younger peers, sparking conversations about nature, responsibility, and environmental protection.
Ecological workshops and knowledge quizzes
As part of the event, fourth-grade students participated in ecological workshops led by Władysława Rduch, Head of the Ecology Department, and Maria Cieślik, eco-manager of the LIFE “Silesia. Blue Sky Restored” project. The students learned about waste segregation, responsible consumption, and how to reduce everyday waste. At the end, a fun quiz tested their newly acquired knowledge of recycling and environmental care.
Book Swap Shelf – literature in constant circulation
Thanks to the initiative of Małgorzata Bąk-Wala, a special Book Swap Shelf was introduced in the school’s common room. Anyone can leave a finished book and take a new one – no registration, no codes, just a shared love for reading and a willingness to give books a second life. The shelf has become a symbol of circular sharing and a respect for resources within the school community.
Reading as part of a sustainable lifestyle
“Library in Circulation” demonstrated that books, like other resources, can be part of a circular model. Sharing them not only reduces waste but also inspires conversations about the environmental impact of paper production and air quality. Students, teachers, and parents all took part, proving that culture and education can play a powerful role in environmental action.
Projekt zintegrowany LIFE "Śląskie. Przywracamy błękit". Kompleksowa realizacja programu ochrony powietrza dla województwa śląskiego realizowany jest przy dofinansowaniu z Programu LIFE Unii Europejskiej oraz Narodowego Funduszu Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej.
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